Genre: Film
Grade: A-
Notable People: Clint Eastwood, Dwight Yoakum, Eduardo Minett, Directed by: Clint
Title: Cry Macho
Review: Wow-……Clint is back in his first real western in over 30 years…. WOW……simultaneously released in theaters and on HBO Max, it is the story of a battered and rundown, former rodeo star with demons abounding in his closet…. who takes on the task of finding and bringing back a young Mexican boy to his slightly sleazy rascal of a father, to whom Clint is in a lifetime of debt. It’s a new kinder and gentler Clint and it suits him as he stumbles along the Mexican desert towns (he is well into his 80s, but still gets in one knockout punch). This is actually a quiet, beautiful film. Minett is superb as the 14 year ol recipient of Clint’s efforts and Yoakum, though a strange fit, pulls it off. I had low expectations so was more than pleasantly surprised with great cinematography, crisp dialog and fine sound track. Well worth the watch. Go ahead…make my day….